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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,568.96, 44,358.84 and 17,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,568.96, 44,358.84 and 17,868.24 is: 26,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,568.96 : 44,358.84 = 17,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,568.96/44,358.84 = 17,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,568.96x = 44,358.84 × 17,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,568.96x = 792,614,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,614,399.24/29,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.62

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